What would you do in real life?

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Gavin Giusti, a 35th Medical Operations Squadron pediatric technician, demonstrates how to cover a wound on a medical mannequin at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 30, 2019. Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg toured the 35th Medical Group and learned about the advancements and challenges of each medical unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)

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Maimed medical mannequin miraculously mended

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force Surgeon General, views a medical mannequin during her visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 30, 2019. The mannequins are used to simulate realistic treatments for training scenarios. During her tour, various sections of the 35th Medical Group described their everyday tasks, including the triage, lab and radiology teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)

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Watching presentation

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. G. Steve Cum, Medical Enlisted Force and Enlisted Corps Chief, left, and Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, right, Air Force Surgeon General, listen to 35th Medical Group Airmen explain the functions of their section at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 31, 2019. Airmen showcased their everyday mission and resources. The Air Force Medical Service supports the Air Force through full spectrum readiness to 200,000 Airmen in operations around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)

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Enjoying a visit

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force Surgeon General, laughs with Airmen during her visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 30, 2019. Hogg toured the 35th Medical Group and spoke with Airmen in various fields, including family health, radiology and primary care, to view the medical wild weasel mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)

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Medical equipment

Medical equipment hangs on the wall at the Urgent Care Center in the 35th Medical Group during the Air Force Surgeon General's visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 31, 2019. These tools are vital in producing better health outcomes, improving the access to safe and appropriate gear for medical procedures. Hogg received a firsthand look at the various capabilities of the primary care flight, flight medicine, multi-service unit and other medical facilities on Misawa AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)

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Air Force Medical Service

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force Surgeon General, displays a medic patch on her Operational Camouflage Pattern uniform during her visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 30, 2019. During Hogg’s visit, she talked about the importance of medical readiness for military members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)

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Air Force Surgeon General visits Wild Weasels

Published Feb. 10, 2019
By Airman 1st Class Xiomara Martinez and Airman 1st Class Genesis Tejada
35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan --

What would you do in real life?

Maimed medical mannequin miraculously mended

Watching presentation

Enjoying a visit

Medical equipment

Air Force Medical Service